ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code
W23.2XXACaught, crushed, jammed or pinched between a moving and stationary object, initial encounter
W23.2XXA is a valid, billable ICD-10-CM code for caught, crushed, jammed or pinched between a moving and stationary object, initial encounter. It can be reported on claims for dates of service from October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027.Short description: Caught,crush,jam or pinch betw a moving & statnry obj,init
Code last changed in FY2023 (effective October 1, 2022). Source: official FY2027 ICD-10-CM release from CDC/NCHS and CMS. Page updated September 29, 2026. About our data
About W23.2XXA
W23.2XXA is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for Caught, crushed, jammed or pinched between a moving and stationary object, initial encounter. It belongs to category W23 (Caught, crushed, jammed or pinched in or between objects), block W20-W49 (exposure to inanimate mechanical forces) and chapter 20 (external causes of morbidity). It is billable, so it can be reported on its own for dates of service from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.
The 7th character "A" means initial encounter: use it while the patient is receiving active treatment for the condition.
It is not a CC or MCC, so as a secondary diagnosis it doesn't change the MS-DRG severity level.
It was added in FY2023, effective October 1, 2022.
7th character
Ainitial encounter
Other encounter types for W23.2:
Notes that apply from higher levels
Instructions written at a parent level also apply to W23.2XXA.
› From W23 Caught, crushed, jammed or pinched in or between objects
- injury caused by cutting or piercing instruments (W25-W27)
- injury caused by firearms malfunction (W32.1, W33.1-, W34.1-)
- injury caused by lifting and transmission devices (W24.-)
- injury caused by machinery (W28-W31)
- injury caused by nonpowered hand tools (W27.-)
- injury caused by transport vehicle being used as a means of transportation (V01-V99)
- injury caused by struck by thrown, projected or falling object (W20.-)
Broader instructions also apply from W20-W49 Exposure to inanimate mechanical forces and Chapter 20: External causes of morbidity.
Code history
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- FY2023 (effective 10/1/2022): Added
- No changes since FY2023.
Common questions about W23.2XXA
Is W23.2XXA billable?
- Yes. W23.2XXA is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code valid for FY2027 (October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027).
What does the "A" at the end of W23.2XXA mean?
- It is the 7th character for initial encounter. Per the official guidelines, use it while the patient is receiving active treatment for the condition.
Can W23.2XXA be used as a principal diagnosis?
- Yes. The Medicare Code Editor doesn't restrict W23.2XXA as a principal diagnosis.
Is W23.2XXA a CC or MCC?
- No. W23.2XXA is neither a CC nor an MCC under MS-DRG v44.0.